HB 7868

House·20th Congress·Filed Feb 18, 2026

An Act Strengthening the National Book Development Board, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 8047 or the Book Publishing Industry Development Act

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The bill creates a National Book Development Board to guide textbook creation, expands the definition of “book” to include digital formats, and shifts public‑school textbook publishing from the Department of Education to qualified private publishers within three years.

EducationCulture, Arts and HeritageScience, Technology and Innovation

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Author · Representative

Brian Raymund S. YamsuanReceipts →

Official sources

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An Act Strengthening the National Book Development Board, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 8047 or the Book Publishing Industry Development Act

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Official sources

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